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Best hikes in Deerlodge National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Deerlodge National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
    58.1 mi
  2. 02
    Bitterroot-Rock Creek Divide
    17.5 mi
  3. 03
    8111 Hi-Line Trail
    14.1 mi
  4. 04
    Bitterroot-Rock Creek Divide
    13.9 mi
  5. 05
    CDT fqhAC
    12.0 mi
  6. 06
    Whetstone Ridge
    9.6 mi
  7. 07
    North Browns Gulch Road
    9.3 mi
  8. 08
    Crystal Lake Rd
    9.3 mi
  9. 09
    Browns Gulch Road
    8.7 mi
  10. 10
    FS 200
    8.2 mi
  11. 11
    FS 8600
    7.4 mi
  12. 12
    Willow Creek Road
    7.4 mi
  13. 13
    County Road 1501
    7.1 mi
  14. 14
    Black pine ridge trail
    7.0 mi
  15. 15
    Kevin Creek Road
    6.6 mi
  16. 16
    Bitterroot-Rock Creek Divide
    6.5 mi
  17. 17
    Middle Fork
    6.3 mi
  18. 18
    FS 173
    6.1 mi
  19. 19
    8039 Page Lake
    5.8 mi
  20. 20
    Black Pine Road
    5.8 mi

When to go. Best months to visit Deerlodge National Forest: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.